1972 Map of Bristol
USGS Topo · Published 1975About this map
The northern border of Bristol township meets the Minnesota state line in this early 1970s topographic study, where the landscape is defined by extensive wetland management and the drainage basins of the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor. The area around the settlement of Bristol and the village of Emmons is notably rich in community landmarks, including St Patricks Cem, Sion Ch, and Somber Ch. The survey emphasizes the region's commitment to conservation, detailing the boundaries of the Elk Creek Marsh State Game Management Area, the Rice Lake State Game Management Area, and several other lakeside preserves. This period shows the intricate hydraulic network of the agricultural heartland, featuring engineered waterways like Ditch No 46 and Ditch No 9 that supported local farming alongside the natural flow of Elk Creek.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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